#1 Rated Midtown Manhattan Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

New York, US
100% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (22 reviews)

Highlights

  • Exclusive guided walking tour of Midtown Manhattan
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
  • Visit iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building
  • Explore the historic Grand Central Terminal
  • Walk along Fifth Avenue, one of the most elegant streets in the world

Meeting Point

SW corner of Madison Avenue & East 26th St. In Madison Square Park.

Meeting point

33 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Flatiron Building

Moving on to the second half of your tour, you will see what is known as Flatiron Building, a triangular 22-story steel-framed landmarked building built in 1902. The building’s distinctive shape allows it to ill the wedge-shaped property located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, making it one of the city’s most dramatic-looking buildings.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
2

Madison Square Park

Next you will take a stroll through Madison Square Park, a true urban park nestled in the heart of Flatiron district. First opened to the public in May 1847, the park underwent a complete renewal in 2001 and today contains a dog run, playground and public installations by artists like Sol LeWitt and William Wegman.

Duration 10 minutes
3

MetLife Building

Across from Madison Square Park you will see the Met Life Tower, officially known as the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower. Known to be the tallest building in the world from 1909 to 1913, it remains a landmark skyscraper in the city, known also for its impressive architecture.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
4

General Worth Square

Following, you will see what is known as the General William Jenkins Worth Memorial, a memorial obelisk which marks the burial site of Major General William Jenkins Worth. Dating to 1857, this site is the second oldest major monument in parks of New York.

Duration 10 minutes
5

Marble Collegiate Church

Next you will see the Marble Collegiate Church, one of the oldest continuous Protestant congregations in North America, founded in 1628.

Duration 10 minutes
6

Tin Pan Alley

Next you will visit Tin Pan Alley, a small section of West 28th Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. The place is synonymous with the golden age with American song writing, when Yew York was the world’s epicentre of composing, lyric writing and sheet music publishing.

Duration 10 minutes
7

Empire State Building

Afterwards you will see the infamous Empire State Building, a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper completed in 1931. Every year this landmark attracts numerous tourists. During your tour you will observe the exterior of the building and go into the interior lobby.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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The Morgan Library & Museum

Next you will visit the Morgan Library & Museum, a museum and research library founded to house the private library of J. P. Morgan in 1906. This building was designated a New York City landmark in 1966 and declared a National Historic Landmark later that same year.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
9

Bryant Park

During your tour you will also visit Bryant Park, a privately managed public park, named to commemorate the Romantic poet, longtime editor of the New York Evening Post, and civil reformer, William Cullen Bryant in 1884.

Duration 10 minutes
10

Library Way

You will also walk along Library Way, a street leading to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, a building part of the New York Public Library. Along the way you will see bronze plaques imbedded in the sidewalk containing literary quotes, making this a delightful literary experience.

Duration 10 minutes
11

New York Public Library

You will also walk along Library Way, a street leading to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, a building part of the New York Public Library. Along the way you will see bronze plaques imbedded in the sidewalk containing literary quotes, making this a delightful literary experience.

Duration 10 minutes
12

Fifth Avenue

You will also get to experience Fifth Avenue during your tour, a street considered one of the most expensive and elegant in the world.

Duration 10 minutes
13

Chrysler Building

Next you will see the Chrysler Building, an Art Deco style skyscraper which was once the world’s tallest building before surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. Today it is considered the 8th tallest building in the city, tied with the New York Times building.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
14

Grand Central Terminal

Your tour will end at Grand Central Terminal, a historic New York City landmark. Here you will learn all about the terminal’s history whilst enjoying the atmosphere in what is considered as a universal symbol between New York City’s past and present.

Duration 10 minutes

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
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    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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    Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
Provided by Babylon Tours New York City

What our experts say

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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Check out nearby Eataly for lunch.
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    Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
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    Visit the New York Public Library nearby.
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    Consider an umbrella if rain is forecasted.

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